Sumathi Josephine, better known by her

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and Kannada films.She was one of the contestants of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4.

Career

She was introduced to the Tamil cinema with the film, '' Kadalora Kavithaigal'' (1986) directed by Bharathiraja with

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in the lead role. Her notable works include '' Punnagai Mannan'' (1986), '' Enga Ooru Pattukaran'' (1987), '' En Bommukutty Ammavukku'' (1988), ''

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'' (1990) and '' Gunaa'' (1991). In Malayalam, ''

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'' (1989), '' Aey Auto'' (1990) and '' In Harihar Nagar'' (1990) were also successful. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for the film ''

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'' (1989). After a few roles as a heroine, she started to act in character roles, such as sister-in-law and mother. In 2020, she is entering as a contestant in the reality show ''

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''.

Personal life

Sumathi Josephine was born and brought up in

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Kerala. She married Harris Kottadath, a Malayali seafood exporter, in 1996. They have a daughter.

Filmography

Tamil

Malayalam

Telugu

Kannada

Television

Serials

Shows

Awards

* Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam - ''

'' * Kalaimamani Award by Tamil Nadu Government

References

External links

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